Youth Care Provider - Hays House

at Idaho Youth Ranch in Boise, Idaho, United States

For more information regarding this position and our benefits, and to submit your application, visit our website www.youthranch.org/careers

What is Hays House? Hays House is a critical part of the Idaho Youth Ranch family of programs. It is the only 24-hour shelter for homeless and runaway youth in the Treasure Valley and Idaho's only Safe Place. In addition to emergency shelter services, we also offer:
Respite care to give primary caregivers much-needed relief and improve family stability
Drop-in services so young people can stop in for a safe place to get a warm shower, a hot meal, and more
Hays House gives kids a safe, supportive, caring, stable place to live while we help them find their way forward
So, who are we? Since 1953, Idaho Youth Ranch has provided healing and hope for Idaho's kids. We use proven therapies and programs to help kids who have experienced loss or adversity transform childhood trauma into hope. We offer a statewide network of services to kids 9-24 years old and their families, including outpatient therapies, residential care, adoption services, and career readiness.

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

Why unite with us?  Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.

How will you impact our mission? Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As a Youth Specialist at the Hays House residential facility, you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help nurture hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho's youth by providing direct supervision of daily living and individualized learning plans of the youth in our care. Every member of the IYR works to contribute to the Programs and Services in their own way to make them accessible to all youth who need those services in Idaho.

Our Youth Care Providers:
Provide care and supervision to youth residents
* Help with youth orientation
Guide and support youth in carrying out daily activities such as morning routines, chores, homework, meal times, group activities and evening routines
* Implement the treatment strategies
Provide a consistent, safe and supportive environment to help youth manage behavioral and emotional responses
* Builds positive relationships with youth by providing a consistent, supportive presence and engaging youth in ways that demonstrate respect, care and belief in their potential
* Carry out duties and tasks in accordance with the program's standards and procedures (SAPs)

Overnight shift is 10pm - 8am

Must Haves:
Must be 21+ years of age
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid Idaho driver's license or obtain one within 15 days of hire
As a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location
The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit our website www.youthranch.org